MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN SPELLING VOCABULARY
1.
poaching-illegal hunting
2.
exertion-physical or mental effort
3.
cache-a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place
4.
ventilate-cause air to enter and circulate freely in
5.
ferocity-the state or quality of being ferocious(savagely fierce)
6.
hemlock-a highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell
7.
mantle-a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl,
8.
scat-droppings, esp. those of carnivorous mammals
9. niche-place or position (something) in a niche.
10. furtively-attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble
11. carcass-the dead body of an anima
l
12. vengeance-punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
13. maneuvers-an act or instance of changing the direction of a moving ship, vehicle, etc., as required.
14. threadbare-of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming thin and tattered with age
15. steeped-soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it
16. plumage-a bird's feathers collectively.
17.
bachelor-a man who is not and has never been married
18.
tedious-too long, slow, or dull: tiresome or monotonous
19.
winced-give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress :
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marksmanship-a person skilled in shooting, esp. with a pistol or rifle
